Who was James Reeves?

James Reeves (1776–1851) was born in Norfolk, Virginia, USA and died in Freeport, Harrison, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James A Reeves 1776–1851

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 04 Aug 1776 · Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Died 03 Jan 1851 · Freeport, Harrison, Ohio, USA

Father John M Reeves

Mother Elizabeth Fox

Spouse Sarah Hallowell

Children Elizabeth Reaves, Hallowell Reaves, James Reaves, Jesse Reaves, John Jackson Reeves, John Reaves, Lydia Reaves, Nancy Reaves, Sarah Reaves, Thomas Waltman, Winifred Reaves

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U.S., Civil War Pension Index: …

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Biography

In 1776, James A Reeves entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to john m reeves and elizabeth fox. James A Reeves married sarah hallowell, and had children including elizabeth reaves, hallowell reaves, james reaves, jesse reaves, john jackson reeves, john reaves, lydia reaves, nancy reaves, sarah reaves, thomas waltman, winifred reaves. James A Reeves passed away in 1851 in Freeport, Harrison, Ohio, USA.

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Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

Life Timeline

1776

Birth of James A Reeves in Norfolk, Virginia, USA

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1851

Death of James A Reeves in Freeport, Harrison, Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Reeves

This ancestor line traces from Brunswick, Virginia, United States (1745) to Norfolk, Virginia, USA (1776) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Reeves (1776–1851) was born in Norfolk, Virginia, USA and died in Freeport, Harrison, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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